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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Daher TBM 960 are fixed‑wing turboprops, while the Enstrom 480B and MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are light helicopters. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine business/utility aircraft aimed at longer legs and mission flexibility; typical range is roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it commonly carries about 6–9 passengers (plus crew, with seating varying by interior). The TBM 960 is a single‑engine high‑performance business turboprop optimized for speed and efficiency; typical range is about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, with seating usually 4–6 passengers plus a pilot. The Enstrom 480B is a piston helicopter suited to short‑range transport and training/utility work; practical range is on the order of 300–400 nautical miles, with capacity around 4–5 seats including the pilot. The MD 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light helicopter designed for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle; typical range is about 300–400 nautical miles, with seating commonly 6–8 including the pilot(s), depending on configuration.

SpecDaher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 2.25
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBM
Aircraft NameTBM 960
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Standard Cabin Seats4
Direct Operating Cost$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECYes
ModelTBM 960
TBO (hrs)3500
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 49
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3
Wingspan (ft)42.1
Cabin Width (ft)4
Cabin Height (ft)4.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123